Registered Nurse - Surgical Services

Prime Healthcare; Bath Addition (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Bucks Hospital, part of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a Staff RN for perioperative care in Bristol, PA. This per diem position supports the OR team and delivers care through the nursing process.

Required is a PA RN license, BLS, ACLS; PALS preferred. Minimum one year perioperative experience; CNOR and BSN preferred. Schedule is days, per diem, with opportunities for collaboration and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain.
• ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain.
• PALS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain (preferred).
• Minimum of one year perioperative experience or on the job training.
• CNOR Certification (AORN) preferred.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and indirect patient care in the perioperative setting using the nursing process.
• Coordinate care with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and OR staff.
• Ensure adherence to regulations, standards, and unit policies.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and in-services.

Skills

Perioperative knowledge

Nursing assessment

Team coordination

Patient safety

Communication

Education

RN License PA

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

CNOR Certification (preferred)

BSN (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Lower Bucks Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Lower Bucks Hospital is a community hospital, serving the Lower Bucks County region with medical, surgical, and emergency care. Located in historic Bristol, Pennsylvania, the Hospital is well-known for its knowledgeable medical staff, including cardiology, orthopedics, radiology, wound care, and general surgery. The hospital has more than 200 physicians on staff, as well as another 700 employees.

Responsibilities

Staff RN is directly accountable to the OR Charge Nurse and the Director of Surgical Services, and indirectly to the House Supervisor. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of direct and indirect patient care in the peri-operative setting through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and older adults. The Registered Nurse coordinates the care of the patient with the surgeon and anesthesiologist, directs and guides the OR Technician and other personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing. Works with other departments to provide a continuum of care and co-workers to provide continuous, quality patient care, efficient patient flow and unit maintenance and organization. Responsible for adherence to regulations, standards and hospital or unit policies and procedures. Responsible for participation in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings and in-services. Acts as a resource for other personnel as appropriate

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current and valid state RN License.

2. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

3. Current ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.

4. Current PALS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current preferred.

5. Minimum of one year previous Perioperative experience or on the job training

6. Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) Certification (AORN) preferred

7. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf